Metal rivets imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal rivets by Turkey reached $26.5 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 196 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $17.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 2.3K t |
Where Turkey imports metal rivets from
The largest suppliers were United States (33%), China (25%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.9M | 34% |
| China | $6.7M | 25% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 13% |
| France | $2.5M | 9.5% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $992K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $648K | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $549K | 2.1% |
| Austria | $398K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $134K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.58 per kg, close to the world average of $10.01.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal rivets exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $4.2 million of metal rivets in 2024 (302 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Egypt (13%), Bangladesh (8%), Tunisia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+528% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $546K | 13% |
| Bangladesh | $349K | 8.3% |
| Tunisia | $300K | 7.1% |
| India | $293K | 7% |
| Pakistan | $292K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $288K | 6.8% |
| Morocco | $216K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $173K | 4.1% |
| Romania | $172K | 4.1% |
| Russia | $146K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey metal rivets imports (HS 8308.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8308.20: Rivets: tubular or bifurcated, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of metal rivets imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported metal rivets worth $26.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 196 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal rivets to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by China (25%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal rivets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.58 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $10.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal rivets to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $26.5 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export metal rivets?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Bangladesh and Tunisia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $22.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal rivets?
The HS code for metal rivets is subheading 8308.20. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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